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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,219.60, 45,329.40 and 14,638.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,219.60, 45,329.40 and 14,638.80 is: 21,958.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,219.60 : 45,329.40 = 14,638.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,219.60/45,329.40 = 14,638.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,219.60x = 45,329.40 × 14,638.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,219.60x = 663,568,020.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,568,020.72/30,219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,958.20

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